Lotus Bloom.

[hiltonking]

http://www.rethinkyoyo.com/2/post/2011/08/lotus-bloom.html

Lotus Bloom.  I just don't get it. 

The strings are crossed -- it's like a crossed wrist mount.   Is that boing neccessary or does it just help?

Just don't get it . . . .

[capt anxiety]

This might help, or it might not.
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[hiltonking]

Thanks for responding.  I watched your video as well.  It's very good.  I didn't really phrase my question well.  I was whining.

My real question is is this:

I go through these steps, double or nothing,  pop yo yo out,  catch with thumb and index, drop loop/ slack, remount in the string, pop, underpass.  At this point should the strings coming from my throw hand be crossed or twisted or should they be straight like a wrist mount? 

Other question, is that boing cosmetic or does it change the configuration? 

Thanks again!

Look at around 3:00. 

[rdeleon975]

Thanks for responding.  I watched your video as well.  It's very good.  I didn't really phrase my question well.  I was whining.

My real question is is this:

I go through these steps, double or nothing,  pop yo yo out,  catch with thumb and index, drop loop/ slack, remount in the string, pop, underpass.  At this point should the strings coming from my throw hand be crossed or twisted or should they be straight like a wrist mount? 

Other question, is that boing cosmetic or does it change the configuration? 

Thanks again!

Look at around 3:00. 

The boing is indeed cosmetic

[hiltonking]

Thanks, I thought so.  Should the strings be crossed like that? 

[hiltonking]

I think I got those first parts now.  Thanks again!  If I get stuck on any other part l'll  be back here again whining about it.

And the video poster here was the thing that helped. 

[TEAmPownage]

In some nature, the boing is cosmetic, however!

When doing Lotus Bloom (2or0, pull through, mount into string) you'll notice you have to change directions. The boing makes the direction change easier to preform smoothly.

[hiltonking]

Yeah, it helps.  Thanks!